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NEW DELHI: In a surprising turn of events,
Barron Trump
, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, has decided to withdraw from his planned
political debut
as a
delegate
at the
Republican Party convention
in July.
The 18-year-old, who has largely been kept out of the public eye, captured global attention earlier this week when reports suggested he would follow in his family's footsteps and enter the political arena.
However, a statement from the office of Barron's mother,
Melania Trump
, the former First Lady, clarified the situation and put an end to the convention plan.
"While Barron is honored to have been chosen as a delegate by the Florida Republican Party, he regretfully declines to participate due to prior commitments," the statement read.
The convention, scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, is set to officially nominate Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for the upcoming November election, with delegates from each state selecting their candidate.
Barron was expected to join his siblings, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump, as part of the
Florida delegation
.
Although Barron spent his childhood years in the
White House
during his father's presidency, he has been carefully shielded from the public eye.
In contrast, his older siblings have been more prominently involved in their father's political endeavors. Ivanka Trump served as a senior advisor in the Trump administration alongside her husband, Jared Kushner, while Donald Jr. and Eric have been regular fixtures at Trump rallies and on the campaign trail.
The Trump family's involvement in politics extends further, with Eric's wife, Lara, being elected to a leadership position within the Republican National Committee in March.
Barron's decision to step back from his political debut raises questions about his future involvement in politics and continues to fuel speculation about the Trump family's role in the political landscape.
